Bio

Miles Thompson is a Los Angeles-based trumpet performer and educator with over a decade of teaching experience. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Miles brings professional performance experience, rigorous musical training, and a passion for developing serious students into exceptional musicians.

Miles has performed at the NAMM Show, contributed studio recordings to upcoming projects with major artists, and performs regularly throughout Los Angeles. His session work includes trumpet on “Differences” with xander. from Riot Games Music’s Sessions: Diana. He currently teaches at Herbert Hoover High School and works with private students across Los Angeles.

Born and raised in Durham, NC, Miles began playing trumpet at age 11 in middle school. In high school, he studied under band director Chris Hathcock, where he was immersed in symphonic, marching band, and jazz traditions. He later pursued trumpet performance at Berklee with renowned artist and educator Tiger Okoshi, developing fluency across jazz, pop, classical, and Latin styles. His studies also included work with bassist Victor Wooten, trumpeter and bandleader Greg Hopkins, and jazz drummer Billy Kilson.

After graduating, Miles returned to Durham to give back to the community that shaped him,teaching students of all ages at Bull City Music School and Notasium before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue his performance career.

Miles is a member of the Music Teachers National Association.

Educational Philosophy

Miles believes in empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, he guides students through a range of techniques and approaches, helping each individual discover what works best for them and building the discipline and curiosity to keep growing long after the lesson ends.